Alan Ritchson Reveals He Almost Played Thor in MCU, Here’s Why the Reacher Star Missed His Chance

Reacher star Alan Ritchson says he had auditioned to play Marvel superhero Thor but lost out on the opportunity because he didn't take the gig seriously.

The actor, who has tasted success with Prime Video's series Reacher, said he had tried out for Marvel Studios 2011 action-fantasy movie Thor. The titular role was eventually played by Chris Hemsworth. Reacher Season 2 OTT Streaming Date and Time: Here's How To Watch Second Season of Alan Ritchson’s Prime Video Series Online!.

Ritchson said he didn't pay much attention to acting as he believed the studio would hand him the project if he looked the part. "I didn't take it (the audition) seriously. I was like, 'They'll throw me the part if I look like the guy; nobody really cares about acting'," he told Men's Health magazine. The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare Trailer: Henry Cavill Undertakes Unauthorised Mission to Neutralise German U-Boat in Guy Ritchie's Upcoming Action Comedy (Watch Trailer).

Alan Ritchson Missed Out on Thor:

The casting team of Thor later told Ritchson's representatives that the actor hadn't shown that he had the craft. After the setback, the actor enrolled in acting classes and went on to book series such as Black Mirror, New Girl, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Titans before making a breakthrough with Reacher.

"I had about 50 offers the weekend after season one of Reacher opened. I knew my life had changed," he added.